A former seventh-round pick with the Denver Broncos, Hillis had his breakout season with the Cleveland Browns in 2010. He rushed for 1,177 yards and 11 touchdowns. His bruising style made him a fan favorite, which ultimately led to him being selected for the Madden cover.

It all fell apart for Hillis from there (insert Madden Curse joke here). An ill-fated contract request and poor 2011, led the Browns to release Hillis. He spent 2012 with the Kansas City Chiefs, before signing with the Bucs this offseason.